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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
2
Forecast promises a dry Saturday with no rain or snow and a likely delay before a Northwest storm reaches the Plains. The column preserves local gossip, Christmas goodwill, reader letters, and small ads about dogs for sale, turkeys for the Children’s Home, and a personal note on Bufkin and Pyre from the Sandies football context.
A reader proposes a humorous wager on a football game between the Masonic Home and Sandies, with quirky penalties if the bet is broken. The column also discusses players Bufkin Pyre Harlow and Fyfe, noting Bufkin’s size and blocking role, and Cherry’s substitution strategy in key moments.
Edward Hall Roark 48 of Pleasant Valley and an Amarillo Sash and Door Co. employee died at 7:30 this morning after a brief illness. He leaves wife, one daughter Lois Wayne Roark, two brothers William Thomas Roark of Gainesville and Harvey Allen Roark of Amarillo, and two sisters Mrs Ruth Jacobs of Lubbock and Mrs Emily Keyser of Gainesville. Body to be sent to Gainesville with funeral likely Saturday. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral directors in charge.
Du Pont argues that with proper defense readiness a nation can avoid war though Nye cites Germany in 1914 as an example of a well prepared state that initiated conflict. The committee reviews the war department industrial mobilization plan listing 12,000 selected manufacturers and their expected supply outputs.
Weatherman H. T. Collman hinted of a white Christmas for the Panhandle but forecast fair weather through Saturday. He said snow from last Tuesday could return around Monday and warned against definite forecasts beyond two days. Overnight low was 27 degrees with slightly warmer tonight and cooler tomorrow under clear skies.
Last rites for 43 year old James T. Latham were pronounced at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel. Dr. R. C. Snodgrass led the service with pallbearers H. A. Newman Royce Gant Homer Brant T. A. Love Cecil Ingram and A. Peterson. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery in Clovis New Mexico where he lived at 900 Pierce Street before dying Tuesday.
Disposition of more than 40 grand jury indictments tied to seizures of slot machines in Amarillo during September and October was heard by Judge Henry Bishop in the 47th District Court. Bishop expected today to be devoted to testimony and ordered three machines returned to two establishments after the assistant DA stated no evidence linked the devices to gambling. Tree falls, kills man in Dallas.
The Texas department of the American Legion sponsors the sale of Texas Centennial coins designed to signal 1936 commemorations. Pompeo Coppini created the Texas Half-Dollar, echoing state symbols and figures such as Stephen F. Austin and General Sam Houston with the Lone Star, the six flags, and the motto Remember the Alamo.
The Senate rejected Huey Long by 22 to 11 for not reaching the required two thirds. In the House explosions followed as Hoff Paulr Acadia Parish and others criticized an oil tax law seen as targeting refiners. Observers note tension as absentee ballots aid Long’s legislative push.
Oscar Dooley of Mission says a can of beans admits one to a charity show at 9am Saturday at Mission and Rialto theaters. Two cans are preferred as admission with any usable Christmas basket food accepted. The film to be shown at both venues has not yet been chosen and workers will volunteer their time.
Fire of undetermined origin partially destroyed the store room at the Red and White Grocery at 413 East Thirteenth Avenue early today. The store is run by Bill Austin. Fire Chief George B. Cooper said little of value was in the back room and water and smoke damaged groceries. Alarm received at 5 51.
Dr B B Sutcliffe opens a Bible conference at the Church of the Open Bible on Fifteenth Avenue and Ong Street. The noted Bible teacher will speak nightly at 8 o clock this week on The Miracle Book, drawing readers of The King s Business Moody Monthly and the Voice.
A vivid inventory of notable women outlining preferred colors and garments. Fannie Hurst favors magenta velvets and gold brocades with severe coiffures, Amelia Earhart designs sports clothes herself, Kay Francis favors simple molded gowns, Ina Claire prefers gold lame pajamas, Georgia O Keeffe wears black with white accents, and Gladys Swarthout favors flame color or white robes and daywear tweeds.
Broken Heart tariff protest prompts Hari Kari near the American embassy. Tokyo youths raid a ballroom threaten foreigners then perform a sword dance. Hanihara is recalled in disgrace and returns home to die after a stroke. A simple funeral is planned with burial at Aoyama Cemetery.
Shipping was driven ashore off New London and later refloated while the Severance, in heavy seas, urged a tow to New York. Gales off Portugal delayed Orient liners and reports said the Orani was rammed in Leixoes harbor. 280 passengers were saved.
The Merchants Oil Company at 400 Madison Street was robbed for the second time in two days. About $42 was taken in the first robbery on Tuesday afternoon, while only small change was taken in the second incident. Entry was gained by breaking a window. The manager had locked the building and left briefly during the first robbery, police said.
W. D. Owen named in Potter County grand jury indictment for theft and perjury. He no longer resides at 607A Jackson Street. the apartment is now occupied by J. W. Johnson of Dowie and Company. Owen previously lived there with his mother but has moved.
Interest in the new talking book machine for the blind owned by A H Gibson has grown so much that he will demonstrate and operate it at the James 8 Steele Appliance Company 803 Polk Street tomorrow and Saturday afternoons. The public is invited to see the machine.
President Owen D Young and heads of major U S associations debated NRA continuation, budget balance, dollar value, and public works limits. They urged voluntary codes with wage hours rules and labor rights, while opposing government work relief and hour controls. Father Francis X Tommasini dies at 85 in Denver after founding churches and schools across the Southwest.
L. W. Puchs Jr., 17, of Thrall Texas died in a local hospital from injuries after his sweater was pulled into a gin shaft by moving machinery. The accident occurred at the gin in Taylor.
Miss Katrina Canning flies from Easton to Abilene with a seven month old Irish Setter puppy to beat Christmas postage. Colonel Albanus Phillips, a Cambridge hunter, arranged the gift after learning C. W. Wilson in Abilene mourned his Setter. The trip with Malcolm Hathaway of Chesapeake Air Ferries sails via Dallas and Houston to reach Abilene Saturday.
The market remained quiet with prices mostly steady. Old crop months showed small gains while new crop positions advanced with October at 12.47 and December at 12.49, marking several points above yesterday’s close.
Kansas City livestock trade described with hogs and cattle prices and movement including fed steers and yearlings and vealers. New Orleans cotton opens with modest gains on Dec futures as markets digest Liverpool cables and early trading strength.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists various oil firms and numbers, including Gulf, Humble Oil, Swift & Co, and a Penn Road reference. The readable items resemble a catalog or stock-like ledger with percentages and monetary figures.
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